GRE Word List

PHYSIOGNOMY

the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance

The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.

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WordMeaning
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect